Vocabulary
The life work of a person is their _____________.
career
True or false: a memoir must be personal and true
True
Complete the following sentence with a verb in the proper form.
Ana _______ to study business.
wants (verb with s)
List all 9 planets in order from closest to farthest from the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
A person who makes people laugh is a ___________.
comedian
How are Bebe and Mama Lil alike?
They both have strong opinions.
How is a memoir like a short story?
It has a plot.
Complete the following sentence with a verb in the proper form.
He ______ a pilot on career day.
meets (verb with s)
Ataxaphobia is the fear of what?
disorder or untidiness
Something that stands in your way is an _________.
obstacle
What is Bebe's biggest dream?
to become an engineer
"I totally changed. I hung out with gangsters. Cut class." Why did Leguizamo change this way?
He wanted people at school to like him.
Complete the following sentence with a verb in the proper form.
I ____ interested in that.
am
Martina Navratilova plays which sport?
Tennis
A ________ person has a strong will.
stubborn
"Bebe, that bridge is lucky to have you." What does this piece of dialogue show about how Mama Lil feels about Bebe?
Mama Lil values and respects Bebe.
By being funny, Leguizamo hoped that ___________.
people would like him
Complete the following sentence with a verb in the proper form.
They ______ important decisions every day.
make (verb without s)
Who was the first novelist to present a typed manuscript to his publisher?
Mark Twain
To give permission means to give __________.
consent
Why does Mama Lil finally allow Bebe to take the job repairing the bridge?
Mama Lil realizes Bebe should follow her dream.
What were "the right words at the right time" for Leguizamo?
Mr. Zufa's words about making something of himself and becoming a comedian.
Fix the following sentence:
Is you happy as a professional guitarist?
Are you happy as a professional guitarist?
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo